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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,699.92, 283,892.18 and 115,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,699.92, 283,892.18 and 115,060.92 is: 158,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,699.92 : 283,892.18 = 115,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,699.92/283,892.18 = 115,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,699.92x = 283,892.18 × 115,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,699.92x = 32,664,895,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,895,411.61/205,699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,798.78

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